Jammu: Six Pakistani militants trying to infiltrate into Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir were killed in an encounter with Army, in which four personnel also lost their lives, official sources said on August 23.

The exchange of fire, which occurred in Mendhar sector of the district on August 22 night lasted several hours and also left three personnel injured, the sources said.

Three junior commissioned officers were among the Army personnel killed in the encounter.

The militants, after crossing over to the Indian side, had tried to flee into the forests of Gani area on being challenged by Army, they said.

Six AK rifles and some ammunition were seized from the encounter site.

PTI